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Simplify the Courts!

Reform the New York State Court System

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Why Simplify the Courts?

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Simplification will improve outcomes for families

  • Families have to litigate their related matters in multiple courts—most typically, Supreme Court for matrimonial matters and Family Court for child custody and visitation.
  • There is potential for conflicting determinations by judges when aspects of the related cases are handled by other judges in other courts.
  • Numerous appearances in different courts force litigants to miss more work.
  • Litigants with disabilities face additional and often insurmountable challenges related to travel and access; some reportedly have to abandoned their litigation because of these challenges.
  • Court simplification would allow for assignment of counsel at the earliest possible stage.
  • Court simplification would provide all families with access to the numerous services and resources that are currently only available in Family Court.

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